Law Clerk, Health Law in Ottawa

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience. We are a future-minded firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

BLG’s Health Law team in our Toronto office is recruiting for a resourceful individual with a growth mindset that can help solve for today while building for the future. You will be a key member of a dynamic group of lawyers, law clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Health Law Group.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Play a critical role in assisting our lawyers with matters relating to all aspects of health law.
• Prepare client reports and engage in direct client communications relating to ongoing matters.
• Assist the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, document production and the discovery process, drafting other court documents and preparing for hearings and trials.
• Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service.

What you will bring to this role:

• A minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in a law clerk role with a focus on litigation, preferably in health law and/or medical malpractice.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate.
• University degree is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and expertise to drive highly effective file management and seek direction when appropriate.
• Highly organized with time management skills.
• Knowledge of iManage, Intapp Time, AI tools, ACL, Relativity, Kofax PDF, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement.

What does BLG have to offer you?

• A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working.
• Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM).
• Access to our market leading mentoring program.
• A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities.
• Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, access to wellness platforms and programs, and a day off to volunteer in your community.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.